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Dart-Splint: An innovative orthosis that can be integrated into a scapho-lunate and palmar midcarpal instability re-education protocol.
- Source :
- Journal of Hand Therapy; Jul-Sep2015, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p329-335, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The article offers information on the advantages of a novel hinged orthosis which allows the selective midcarpal mobilization along the plane of the dart throwing motion and mentions the applications of the orthotic device. It mentions that orthotic device provide assistance to rehabilitation protocols which limits radiocarpal joint mobility and scapho-lunate ligament overload and also speed up the wrist functional recovery after ligamentous injuries.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08941130
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Hand Therapy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 109049959
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2015.01.007